Mount Dandenong

Melbourne

SkyHigh Mount Dandenong showing outdoor eating and cafe lifestyle
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
Olinda

Look out across the Dandenong Ranges and Melbourne’s distant skyline from this township and mountain peak fortified by towering mountain ash forests.

Mount Dandenong is the highest peak in the surrounding ranges, as well as a community tucked into the bushland reserves of the Dandenong Ranges National Park. Visit the mountain’s summit to take in spectacular panoramic views from the observation deck and restaurant or wind your way through the charming formal gardens. Wander along hiking trails in the native bushland, which changes from dry eucalypt forest to verdant fern-studded gullies. Learn about exotic flora from around the world at the arboretum and explore the sculpture-lined pathways of the sanctuary.

Go on a scenic drive along the winding forest roads that weave around Mount Dandenong. Make your way up to SkyHigh Mount Dandenong, the mountain’s magnificent peak and viewing area. Check out the quaint English Garden or challenge yourself in the SkyHigh Maze. Binoculars on the observation deck make it possible to see Port Phillip Bay and Geelong on a clear day. Take a seat at the summit’s restaurant or café to enjoy a meal or drinks with the unbeatable view of Melbourne from the east. A short distance south, you’ll find the peak of Mount Corhanwarrabul and sprawling views from Burke’s Lookout.

Walk amid the deciduous trees and conifers at the Mount Dandenong Arboretum, a 40-acre (16-hectare) park showcasing a range of exotic species. William Ricketts Sanctuary is a lush fern-studded garden with a scattering of intriguing sculptures along its winding pathways.

While the township does not have a major commercial centre, it is dotted with numerous boutiques, artisans’ workshops and restaurants, where you can experience some of Mount Dandenong’s local treasures. Forest retreats and laid-back lodgings can also be found along the tree-lined roads.

Mount Dandenong is situated between the larger towns of Olinda and Kalorama, approximately 40 kilometres (25 miles) east of Melbourne’s city centre. Visit in summer for long, sunny days and clear views from the mountain peak, or in late winter to enjoy misty mornings and eucalypt blossoms in full bloom. Stay in Mount Dandenong for easy access to the magnificent walking trails and scenic picnic areas of the Dandenong Ranges National Park.


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Ovolo South Yarra

Ovolo South Yarra

4 out of 5
234 Toorak Road, South Yarra, VIC
The price is ¥15,996 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
¥15,996
¥17,856 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (585 reviews)
"Have stayed a couple of times at the Ovolo South Yarra. Good location, clean, cool rooms, albeit small but with everything I need. No gym but an on site restaurant and friendly staff. This time the noise from outside from a scuffle on the street at 4:30am was a bit crazy and went for a fair while ..."

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Ovolo South Yarra
Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection

5 out of 5
1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone, VIC
The price is ¥21,694 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
¥21,694
¥23,863 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (525 reviews)
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"Good location to Chadstone. Entry into the car park is tricky. The comfort level of bed was only okayyxxx"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection
Beaumont Kew

Beaumont Kew

4 out of 5
7 Studley Park Road, Kew, VIC
The price is ¥10,934 per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
¥10,934
¥10,934 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
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Weekend getaway
"Nice spacious comfortable room. Close to tram and not far to go to city"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Beaumont Kew
Quest Notting Hill

Quest Notting Hill

4 out of 5
5 Acacia Pl, Notting Hill, VIC
The price is ¥12,857 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
¥12,857
¥14,370 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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Best Western Plus The Tudor-Box Hill

Best Western Plus The Tudor-Box Hill

4 out of 5
1101 Whitehorse Road, (Maroondah Highway), Box Hill, VIC
The price is ¥10,675 per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
¥10,675
¥11,743 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
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8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"lovely staff, great location and nice clean rooms, quiet, easy parking, will stay again."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Best Western Plus The Tudor-Box Hill
Canterbury International Hotel

Canterbury International Hotel

4 out of 5
326-330 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill, VIC
The price is ¥10,121 per night from Sep 4 to Sep 5
¥10,121
¥11,134 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
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8.6/10 Excellent! (559 reviews)
"SERVED ITS PURPOSE I was in Melbourne on a business trip, seeing customers in the Forest Hill area. The Canterbury Hotel was as described / appropriately priced / and quite comfortable for a 2 night stay. Spacious bathroom. Quieter than I thought it would be. Good WiFi. Easy parking. Aircon is old ..."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Canterbury International Hotel
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